Open Science Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean: CILAC 2018
From UNESCO The second Open Science Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean (CILAC) began in Panama City this Monday. The Forum aims to create a dynamic and inclusive space to contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and…
US bomb suspect was cash-strapped ex-stripper
From Newsmax Cesar Sayoc is an amateur body builder and former stripper, a loner with a long arrest record who showed little interest in politics until Donald Trump came along. On Friday, he was identified by authorities as the Florida…
OPINION: Has the so-called 21st Century Socialism improved the lot of countries adopting it?
By Jolly Green What exactly is 21st Century Socialism? Perhaps according to the people who are the new administrators of Socialism for the twenty-first century – it is not a society in which people sell their ability to work and…
NASA’s Chandra spacecraft snaps out of ‘safe mode’ funk, resumes operations
By Mike Wehner From BGR It was only a few days ago that NASA announced its Chandra X-Ray Observatory was experiencing a bit of unexpected downtime. The spacecraft was forced to enter its automated safe mode, which it’s designed to…
Lavender helps with relaxing, could have medical use, study confirms
By Zoe Papadakis From Newsmax Lavender has long been touted for its calming properties and ability to help people relax, but until this week, this has largely been overlooked by the medical world. Researchers led by Hideki Kashiwadani of Kagoshima…
Statement by Cayman Islands Fire Service on now-extinguished Bodden Town Quarry fire
Grand Cayman (GIS) –The Fire Service stands by its initial assessment that as a result of the quarry’s location, there was never a risk of fire for the Lake Destiny Drive residential community. (Please see attached Google Map with the…
Why did a zoo lion kill her longtime mate?
By: Laura Goldman From Care2 Zuri and Nyack had been mates for eight years at the Indianapolis Zoo. The two African lions shared housing and had three cubs together. According to zookeepers, they never were aggressive toward one another. Yet…
Privy Council orders Trinidad chief justice to pay legal costs
From Caribbean News Now LONDON, England — Trinidad and Tobago Chief Justice Ivor Archie has been ordered to pay the legal costs incurred by the Law Association of Trinidad and Tobago (LATT) in defending the unsuccessful action brought against it…
Are generic drugs as good as brand name drugs?
From Newsmax Generics make up 80 percent of drug prescriptions filled in the United States and are a big cost savings for consumers. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration mandates that they perform the same way and are as safe…
Halloween: Underrated Disney costumes
Underrated Disney costumes that will help you stand out on Halloween By Amanda Krause from Business Insider The most popular Halloween costumes change every year, but Disney-character getups are always on the list. This year is no different. Both Edna…